More than a decade ago, Mr Brown thought up a system to support the emergency services in rescue operations. Markers, numbered from one to 90, were placed along the coast from near the Little Haven Hotel to the old rifle range in Whitburn. These assist emergency services in locating people who need help.

Now, he hopes to recruit volunteers to man a new building on the clifftops - which will be used as a coffee shop and centre by day, but a sanctuary by night.

Rebecca Bailey: "This is a fab idea. Unfortunately unless the council, mental health team and all others that are involved work together it won't get passed.

"There should of always been watch towers in high suicide spots like this, instead of relying on dog walkers and others to report someone the see in distress.

"Wish him all the luck if it helps save lives it's a winner."

Stephanie Brown: "I agree with the idea of the markers but providing a sanctuary for vulnerable people in the exact place you don’t want them to go, I don’t agree with.

"People need the help before they get to this point and there’s organisations where they can contact when they are at that point.

"The more help the better but not next to the cliffs. Looking at reports a tiny percentage of lives are lost at the cliffs.

"I think if everyone joined forces to help proactively it would help a broader range of vulnerable people. I will be happy to chat to anyone that is interested or would like any advice as Chairperson of Talking Angels."

The Talking Angels

Life-saving Support group Talking Angels was launched in summer 2016 by Kirk Wilson, following the death of teenager Chirelle Calder at Marsden cliffs.

Intially, Mr Wilson's hope was to build a hut on the cliffs, to be staffed by volunteers, in a bid to assist those suffering with their mental health.

The group was originally named Cliff Angels.

Since inception, thousands of people have volunteered to help as part of the group, with hundreds raised in support of their work.

For more information about Talking Angels, email info@talkingangels.co.uk or search for the group on Facebook.